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teach1st

(5,977 posts)
3. I'm happy with all of my Chromebooks
Mon Mar 15, 2021, 12:28 PM
Mar 2021

I'm not going to recommend one, but you should know that all Chromebooks have an end of support, so when you do buy another one, check the make and model on this page (scroll down):

https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en

Most Chromebooks have a five or six-year support span, but two brands have increased it to eight years.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/07/chromebooks-will-now-get-up-to-eight-years-of-chrome-os-updates/

To check a Chromebook for when its support ends:

* At the bottom right, select the time.
* Select Settings.
* On the left panel, at the bottom, select About Chrome OS.
* Select Additional details.
* In the “Update schedule” section, you'll find when your Chromebook will receive its last update.

One last thing: You can still use your Chromebook after support ends. The link below details some of the risks.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2019/sep/12/can-i-still-use-my-chromebook-now-it-is-no-longer-supported

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Chromebook Recommendations? [View all] msfiddlestix Mar 2021 OP
Here is a link with suggestions on what to do with your current chromebook. CentralMass Mar 2021 #1
thanks I'll check it out.. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #2
This has been a very helpful link. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #9
I am glad it was helpful and you are quite kind to help out your neighbor. CentralMass Mar 2021 #11
I love Linux bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #18
so my spanking new galaxy chromebook 2 just arrived and I'm posting on it. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #19
Glad you're really happy! bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #20
Oh I do Zoom on Chrome.. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #21
My chromebook freezes in Zoom...But my chromebook is 3 years old... LeftInTX Mar 2021 #22
I'm happy with all of my Chromebooks teach1st Mar 2021 #3
this is great. I just ordered the Galaxy Chromebook 2 msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #4
I saw the Galaxy model today teach1st Mar 2021 #5
omg. never occurred to me it would be that simple. Thanks for the tip. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #6
If objects and text are too small on a Chromebook teach1st Mar 2021 #7
you have helped me greatly today. thanks so much! msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #8
I picked up an Acer 713 over the weekend krispos42 Mar 2021 #10
Wow! Was that a sale price? Nice specs too for the price no matter. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #12
It was... $529, I think, with the $100 off. krispos42 Mar 2021 #13
Oh, I misread your post and thought you meant it was on sale for $100 msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #14
Argh, I'm being unclear! Sorry, sorry... krispos42 Mar 2021 #15
No worries, I didn't read carefully msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #16
I think the shortcut for delete is alt plus backspace. (nt) Elwood P Dowd Mar 2021 #17
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